[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for China Customs Museum (Updated May)

Standing proudly along the Pearl River, the Guangzhou Custom House Museum is a majestic reminder of the city’s trading legacy. With its neoclassical columns and towering clock, it tells stories of merchants, maritime silk roads, and the global roots of Canton. Strolling along the riverside promenade nearby, the breeze carries scents of the river and echoes of history. Locals jog, tourists snap photos, and the view of the old wharf blends seamlessly with modern Guangzhou’s skyline. Whether you’re a history buff or a casual wanderer, this spot offers culture, calm, and a glimpse into China’s vibrant trade heritage. #discoverchina

#travelinginchina The China Customs Museum in Beijing is an interesting place to learn about China's trade and customs history. It has exhibits on ancient trade routes, customs uniforms, old documents, and confiscated goods. The museum is well-organized, with interactive displays and detailed explanations in both Chinese and English. Visitors can see how customs policies have changed over time and their role in global trade. The building itself is modern and easy to explore. It’s a great place for history lovers and those interested in international trade. If you enjoy museums, the China Customs Museum is worth a visit.

This is the Beijing Customs Museum in China. China has a long history of establishing customs. The checkpoints of the Western Zhou Dynasty were "movable but unconquerable" and had a military defense function. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, "customs" were implemented. The customs were responsible for inspecting incoming and outgoing travelers and goods, collecting taxes, and inspecting smuggling. From the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, Pengjiaogou City was established in the southeastern coastal bay, integrating the customs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the name "customs" was first used as the sea opened up and customs were established. After that, foreigners controlled customs for nearly 100 years, forming a situation where new customs and regular customs coexisted. New China regained sovereignty over customs, established an independent People's Sea, vigorously promoted foreign economic trade, scientific and cultural exchanges, and safeguarded socialist modernization. When a country is strong, its borders prosper; when a country is weak, its borders decline. Through three thousand years of world changes, more than a hundred years of changes, and more than 60 years of pioneering and enterprising efforts, Chinese customs has always shared the same fate with the country and the nation. In the China Customs Museum, you can explore the history of customs, appreciate customs culture, understand the fate of the country, and witness the rise and fall of the country. #China #Beijing #ChinaTravel #TravelPlan #JanuaryTravelSupportEvent

China Customs Museum, explore the millennial epic of the national gate key, the "low-key national gate guardian" China Customs Museum is located on Jianguomen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, adjacent to the Ancient Observatory and Chang'an Street, is a national industry museum with classical garden architecture as the carrier. It is not only a hall for the collection of customs cultural relics, but also a microcosm of China's thousand-year customs history - from the military defense of the Western Zhou Dynasty to the humiliation and struggle of the modern foreign customs, to the rise of the customs of New China, every step writes the vicissitudes and glory behind the national gate. The characteristics of no appointment and free opening make it an ideal place for tourists to deeply understand the history of Chinese trade and diplomacy. 🌟 Highlights: The key to the national gate through time and space 1. Ancient Pass: The historical echo of the yellow sand camel bell Stepping into the second-floor exhibition hall, the imitation ancient city gate and the Great Wall relief instantly bring people back to the ancient pass. The Western Zhou "Guan" tile and the relics of the Han Hangu Pass tell the evolution of the checkpoint from military defense to tax and smuggling. The miniature model and documentary of the "Thirteen Lines" of the Qing Dynasty reproduce the prosperity of Guangzhou's one-port trade and the rise and fall of monopoly trade, and the scene of the Jiujiang Pass painted on the blue and white porcelain bowl of the Qianlong period is the finishing touch. 2. Modern Customs: The contradictory imprint of the foreign customs era The "Customs Power Lost" exhibition area restores the historical scene of the British Hurd in charge of the Customs General Taxation Department for 50 years, and his office supplies, China's first set of dragon stamps, and the lighthouse map with "Qiong Customs 1893" engraved on it are lamentable. The wooden plaque of "Tianjin New Customs" inscribed by Li Hongzhang and the oil paintings of the seven foreign customs buildings are not only witnesses of humiliation, but also the enlightenment of the modern customs management system. 3. Customs of New China: Guardians of Science and Blood The interactive exhibition of "Mirror of Time" compares the evolution of early unpacking inspection and modern single-soldier scanning equipment, showing the progress of science and technology. The smuggled treasures seized are shocking - 2-meter-long narwhal teeth, ivory carvings "Immortals Celebrating Birthday", Siberian tiger skins, etc., each of which is a medal of customs and crime fighting. 4. "Customs 902" boat: The legend of maritime anti-smuggling The "Customs 902" boat in the underground exhibition hall has carried out more than 900 anti-smuggling missions and has become a treasure of the town after retirement. In the immersive scene, the ship seems to be riding the waves, with light and shadow and sea wave sound effects, recreating the magnificent epic of guarding the sea frontier. ❤ Practical information: Efficient travel guide 📍 Detailed address: No. 6 Jianguomen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (near Jianguomen Subway Station) 🕙 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (16:00 stop admission, closed on Mondays) 💰 Per capita consumption: free, no appointment required ⏳ Play time: 2-3 hours (including special exhibition hall) 🚉 Transportation strategy: Exit C of Jianguomen Station of Metro Line 1/2, walk about 5 minutes. 🗓 Tour route: First floor: New China Customs Exhibition Area (Science and Technology Interaction + Smuggled Goods Exhibition) → Second floor: Ancient Pass → Modern Customs (focus on Hurd cultural relics and foreign customs oil paintings) → Basement floor: "Customs 902" boat special exhibition hall → Exit Square: Customs General Administration Building and Ancient Observatory exterior check-in. 🖼 Surrounding tours: The intertwining of history and modernity 1️⃣ Ancient Observatory (3 minutes walk): Ming and Qing dynasties royal observatory, across the street from the museum. - 2️⃣ Dongjiaomin Lane (10 minutes by bike): Modern embassy building complex, feel the historical afterglow of "semi-colonial". - 3️⃣ Wangfujing Business District (2 subway stations): Visit old brands and trendy shops, one-stop to meet taste buds and shopping desires. 📝 Note tips: ❤️ Explanation service: Free explanation is provided at a fixed point every day (10:00/14:00), in-depth interpretation of the stormy story behind the cultural relics. ❤️ Photo suggestion: The second floor "Hangu Pass" city gate relief, the basement floor "902 boat" light and shadow area is extremely high. -❤️ Best time: There are fewer tourists in the afternoon on weekdays, and you can stagger the peak to the opening or closing 1 hour before the weekend.

#weekendgetaways Visiting the China Customs Museum in Beijing was an enlightening experience that expanded my understanding of the country's trade history and cultural exchanges. The exhibits, ranging from ancient trade artifacts to modern customs procedures, offered a vivid narrative of China's role in global commerce. I was particularly impressed by the interactive displays and historical documents, which showcased the evolution of customs regulations and their impact on China's development. The museum not only deepened my appreciation of China's rich history but also highlighted the importance of international trade and cooperation. It was an engaging journey through time, blending history and modernity seamlessly. ✨️ Closest subway station: Jianguomen station ✨️ Operational Hours : 09.00 to 16.30

☺☺Checked in at China Customs Museum. 😇😇I thought this niche museum wouldn't be crowded, but I was wrong. It was packed with people, especially children. 😍😍There are so many exhibition halls on three floors. It's so big that you can't finish visiting in one day. There are two public lectures every day, each lasting more than an hour. 😊😊The first two exhibition halls introduce the changes and development of customs since ancient times and the customs in modern history. I think Yiyuan will like these two parts. The Treaty of Nanjing and the situation map are knowledge points in history books. It's better to read ten thousand books before traveling ten thousand miles. The rest is about all aspects of the customs of New China, which is really eye-opening. Picture 5, a trophy for the activities held by the customs, is the Flame Cup. Picture 6, souvenirs from various countries to China Customs, are quite distinctive. Picture 7, the confiscated smuggled goods are very exquisite. Picture 8, the intercepted animal and plant specimens are also eye-opening. Picture 9, the most difficult customs. Visit more and make a strategy in advance. 😍😍In conclusion, you can bring your children here.

Another good museum to visit in China, called China Customs Museum. Located in Dongcheng District, the museum offers various knowledge about customs of China from the past time to current time. No need entrance fee nor reservation to visit China Customs Museum. It opens daily from 09.00 AM to 16.30 PM. Best way to get here is with Beijing subway line 2 stop at Jianguomen station. Take exit C and walk 600 m to the west. #chinatrip #beijing

Went to China Customs Museum and felt happy to witness all the things inside. The museum explained the history and reformation of customs in China, as well as showed us how the customs officer worked and were trained. So impressive! ✨️ Recommended sightseeing time : 1 hour. ✨️ No entrance fee and no reservation needed. Just bring your ID card (for Chinese citizens) or passport (for foreign visitors), and they will help to register your visit. #chinatrip